And now he's returned with another gloriously odd live interview on Sky Sports, following his win for Japan at the World Cup of Pool. This time around, he even brought along a fake ear, as you do, and demonstrated his pool technique.

Back in February, Sky Sports presenter Tony Wrighton didn't quite know how to take Naoyuki. "I've not ever done an interview quite like this before," he joked.

That interview at the World Pool Masters saw Naoyuki basically just ignore any questions and talk about himself: "My name is Naoyuki Oi. Today, very lucky. Congratulations ME. English, a little, no problem."